The key market trends that will shape the future of Bone Cement
In an average hip or knee replacement procedure 1 to 2 pack of bone cement are used and cemented knee replacement is considered the benchmark of total knee replacement procedure globally. Continued growth of cemented knee replacement procedures will largely drive the bone cement market through the forecast period as will patient awareness of joint replacement options in emerging countries.
Increasing elderly population globally with OA, osteoporosis, and RA who are interested in maintaining an active lifestyle through joint replacement procedures. GlobalData expects that antibiotic bone cement will be used increasingly to help reduce infection in orthopedic surgical patients. Key opinion leaders indicated that infection control is a major area for growth in the trauma fixation space, particularly in emerging markets.